Crime in Oxley: statistics, rates and trends
1,130 crimes were recorded in Oxley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
1,130 crimes were recorded in Oxley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 461 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oxley has the 1,841st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oxley | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,130 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 14,091 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oxley was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,156 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (761). Over the whole period it rose 46%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,130 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,156 | 82.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,128 | 80.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 963 | 68.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,061 | 75.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,048 | 74.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 871 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 761 | 54.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 773 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oxley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and drugs (+15%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-67%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 461 | 32.7 | 0.96 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 321 | 22.8 | 2.75 | +80% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -40% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -34% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +15% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.80 | -15% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oxley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oxley recorded 461 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oxley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oxley recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oxley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oxley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oxley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oxley recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oxley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oxley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oxley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oxley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oxley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oxley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oxley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oxley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oxley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oxley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oxley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oxley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oxley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oxley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oxley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oxley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oxley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oxley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oxley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oxley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oxley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oxley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oxley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury North | 1,014 | 74.9 | -7% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | +8% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 593 | 52.6 | -34% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +188% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | +28% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | +12% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +119% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 750 | 58.7 | -27% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Oxley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kyle Close | 236 |
| On or near Supermarket | 145 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Ripon Road | 31 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Road | 20 |
| On or near Bracken Close | 16 |
| On or near Donington Grove | 15 |
| On or near Lavender Close | 15 |
| On or near Pagham Close | 15 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oxley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 424 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 23.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 166 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 7.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 87 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.5% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Oxley has an estimated population of 14,091. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oxley sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oxley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.6% |
Is Oxley a safe place to live?
Oxley recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Oxley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 461 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (321).
Is crime in Oxley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oxley was down 2% on the year before: 1,130 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,156 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oxley?
Oxley is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Oxley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.